For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 396 students in Chetopa-St. Paul School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Chetopa-St. Paul School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
396 Students
477,073 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Chetopa-St. Paul School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#69 out of 286 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
89%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)19.3%
24.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.58
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
3%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
3%
Showing 2002–2021. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
10%
23%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
7%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
81%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,770 is higher than the state median of $18,587. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,523 is less than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$8,867 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$7 MM
$8,468 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$18,770
$18,587
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$17,523
$17,750
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Chetopa-St. Paul School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Paul Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
118 First Street
Saint Paul, KS 66771
(620) 449-2245
Saint Paul, KS 66771
(620) 449-2245
Gr: PK-5 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
St. Paul Middle School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
118 First Street
Saint Paul, KS 66771
(620) 449-2245
Saint Paul, KS 66771
(620) 449-2245
Gr: 6-8 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
St. Paul High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
118 First Street
Saint Paul, KS 66771
(620) 449-2245
Saint Paul, KS 66771
(620) 449-2245
Gr: 9-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Chetopa Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
430 Elm Street
Chetopa, KS 67336
(620) 236-7244
Chetopa, KS 67336
(620) 236-7244
Gr: PK-5 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Chetopa High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
430 Elm Street
Chetopa, KS 67336
(620) 236-7244
Chetopa, KS 67336
(620) 236-7244
Gr: 6-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chetopa-St. Paul School District?
Chetopa-St. Paul School District manages 5 public schools serving 396 students.
What is the rank of Chetopa-St. Paul School District?
Chetopa-St. Paul School District is ranked #99 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Chetopa-St. Paul School District?
81% of Chetopa-St. Paul School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chetopa-St. Paul School District?
Chetopa-St. Paul School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Chetopa-St. Paul School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,523 is less than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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